More Opinion – Page 318
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Straight 'n narrow
Tell me I am right: Peter Stewart's article had a Post-It note "for April 1" that fell off?
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In the swim
As co-chair of the Aquatic Centre architectural competition I am writing to bring some clarity to the confusing media speculation surrounding this key first project for the London 2012 Olympics. The winning design by Zaha Hadid architects has not exceeded the cost of £75 million. All competition schemes were scrutinised ...
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Positive thinking
Of course energy efficiency should be a priority in designing buildings for low CO2, as Elaine Knutt says (Solutions January 6), but if we are going for a 60-100% reduction in carbon emissions, building-mounted renewables are essential.
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Stifled by the regs
As the Building Regulations descend into totally unnecessary scientific mumbo-jumbo and bean-counting, I find I have a strong urge to hurl something at the next anorak on a CPD mission who enthusiastically tells me I should see it as "an exciting challenge for architects".
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A pane in the glass
The answer to Michael Waddington's comments on How we cracked it (January 6) regarding the large glazed sliding panels were installed in my practice's scheme is really very simple.
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Powerless PCC
You report that the Arb professional conduct committee has confirmed that Arb has the right to require us to complete the PII statement of compliance (News January 13).
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Fountain of truth
Your article "Design a memorial fit for a Queen Mum" (News January 13) is inaccurate on several counts.
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Not everything goes in the city
Rem Koolhaas's swipe at the over-sanitisation of public space and dig at Tony Blair's drive against anti-social behaviour reprise a familiar libertarian theme among architects.
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Cambridge asks the £6 million question
Faced with large deficits, universities up and down the country have resorted to closing dozens of departments.
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Ian Martin
Back in the closing days of the 20th century, we were promised the convergence of religion and science.
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First decision provides Olympic hope
With the new year, a new fear. The story of the successful Olympic bid was a highlight of 2005.
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Why it’s better to be square than obtuse
You might have thought that architects would have tired of the fad for complex geometries by now.
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OpinionIan Martin
“How might we express the powerful dialogue between architecture and sculpture from the 18th century to the present day?”
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Cameron’s eco home not just hollow PR
If David Cameron triumphs at the next general election, he could have an architect to thank.
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Start city thinking from the outside
There is a whole profession that has grown up to educate Britain’s politicians, civil servants and local enterprise companies in the economic primacy of the “city region”.
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OpinionWhat’s our Games plan?
How can we ensure the London Olympics lives up to its legacy promise? Wayne Hemingway puts the case for another world event in 2012 — a housing and regeneration expo that will raise the bar for the Thames Gateway
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Architects need not be tortured artists
Architects need multiple personalities. To be successful, one has to combine a diverse set of contradictory skills, from visionary artist to hard-nosed lawyer, and encompassing all manner of occupations including businessman, social scientist, technologist, accountant, salesman and marriage guidance counsellor.